Never say never, but as we near the trade deadline and see players like Mats Zuccarello, Kevin Hayes, and Adam McQuaid scratched it is becoming increasingly unlikely that Chris Kreider will be traded. Although rumors that Toronto, Boston, and Nashville have inquired about the Rangers best winger, the price is too rich for those GM’s.
Jeff Gorton has three assets in play to acquire picks and prospects going into the deadline. Kevin Hayes is the most likely to net a 1st round pick in the upcoming draft. Other players that Gorton could move before Monday are Vlad Namestnikov, Ryan Strome, and Brendan Smith.